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Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques

Pratyoosh Shukla Editor

Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Editor Pratyoosh Shukla Enzyme Technology and Protein Bioinformatics Laboratory, Department of Microbiology Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana, India

ISBN 978-981-15-6894-7 ISBN 978-981-15-6895-4 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6895-4

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Foreword

This important and timely book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on microbial enzymes and the latest techniques whereby these enzymes can be studied and utilized. Humans have long relied on microbes and their enzymes in the production of fermented foods and beverages, ever since the Neolithic Age. Our increasingly sophisticated use of microbial enzymes will help us address some of the key challenges related to food, carbon-neutral energy sources, human, animal and ecosystem health. The green chemistry enabled by microbial enzymes is rapidly growing in importance in sustainable industrial processes, recycling and bioremediation and this will lead to improved prosperity and welfare. A striking feature of this book is the broad range of microbes that is considered as sources of enzymes. Bacterial enzymes as well as those from fungi and microalgae are extensively covered. I was particularly interested in the strong chapters on microalgal-derived enzymes and products, a particular interest of my own. In addition, there are chapters that cover approaches and techniques such as inoculant development, protein nanostr